Aggie Moms Club E-Newsletter

WELCOME FROM OUR PRESIDENT

If you have ever wondered (and what parent hasn’t?) just exactly what the Student Health Center has to offer our students, and how it all works, this is your opportunity to find out. This month, Dr. Linda Lewaski, Director of the Student Health Center will be present at our meeting to fill us in on their services, and answer your questions. Please come and bring your questions for this very informational program, which will take place BEFORE the Business Meeting.

Following Dr. Lewaski’s presentation, we will (hopefully!) complete our by-laws revision, and select organizations to receive our budgeted $1000 donation. I still have a goal to have a 30 minute business meeting, but by-laws discussion seemed to slow us down last month, so this month we will have our program first, and then complete our by-laws discussion and other business.

October is here, and with it those much anticipated cooler temperatures. We are all enjoying dragging out the fall décor, and trick or treaters will be knocking before we know it. October sees the hurricane season winding down, too, and for that we are all extremely grateful. Texas A&M has responded to great need with energy, organization, caring, and compassion, and for that we can all be proud. Our students have witnessed once in a lifetime (we hope) events that have provided an education in life experiences that they could never get in a classroom. I hope they were all positive ones for each of your students. President Gates’s observations about the four weeks of Katrina and Rita at A&M certainly confirmed what I already knew: Texas A&M is a good place for our students to be! If you haven’t read his remarks, email me and I will forward them to you.

I hope to see a standing room only crowd on Thursday October 13, 2005, at the home of Georgia Williams, mom-in-law of Judie Williams, at 2619 Parkview, San Angelo. Standing room only!!? Wouldn’t that be a happy problem!!? We will have food and fun at 6:30, hear from Dr. Lewaski at 7 p.m. and have our business meeting (Can we have a 30 minute meeting? Stay tuned…) following. See you soon.

Gig’em

Nevie Lacy

2005-2006 President

OCTOBER MEETING — Thursday, October 13, 6:30 p.m.

In the home of Georgia Williams, mom-in-law of Judie Williams – 2619 Parkview

CLICK HERE to view map

We are all looking forward to the more personal environment that a home offers, and we thank Georgia and Judie for their hospitality!

WHAT’S UP IN OCTOBER

Our very special guest will be Dr. Linda Lekawski, Director of Student Health Services at Texas A&M. We are extremely grateful that Dr. Lekawski has arranged to come from College Station, and we hope that everyone will make an effort to attend the meeting and hear her presentation. Keeping our Aggies healthy is no small task, and I think we can all appreciate the work of Dr. Lekawski and her staff.

DONATIONS TO ORGANIZATION

During our October meeting we will be selecting the student organizations that we provide our financial support to this year. During the September meeting the following organizations were suggested:

Big Event

Car Pool

Agronomy Club

Breakaway

Muster

Aggie Band

Biology Club

Meteorology Club

Aggie Access

Corps Chaplains

Aggiebots

Aggie Nurses

Additional organizations may be nominated at the October membership meeting.

Please visit with your Aggies and ask what organizations they are involved with and that may need our financial support. During our October meeting we will select organizations to receive our total donation of $1000. In the past, we have normally divided this among ten organizations. Come to the October meeting and make your voice heard on where these funds should go.

SEPTEMBER HOSTESSES - Thanks!

Thanks to all the September Hostesses for providing a wonderful meeting place and some great food!

Chris Hunter

Cyndy Jackson

Melinda Johnson

Jet McGarvey

Mary Kay Ripple

Valerie Sheppard

Lanee Warrick

FISH BANK MISSING

The Fish Bank is missing. If anyone knows where it might be, please contact Nevie Lacy or just bring it to the next meeting! Thanks & Gig’em!

FUTURE MEETINGS

NOVEMBER MEETING - Goodie Bags!

Our November meeting will be at Trinity Lutheran on Thursday, November 17. We will assemble the Fall Goodie Bags for our students. Be on the lookout for what you will want to include for our kids.

DECEMBER MEETING – Christmas on the Ranch

The December Christmas party will be out at the home of Judy and Tim Turner in Water Valley. Judy is already telling me about how she will decorate for this event – and all of the Turners are excited about hosting the Christmas party. Our special guest will be Elmer Kelton! I am sure that his “Christmas on the Ranch” stories will be entertaining and heart-warming. You won’t want to miss it! Mark your calendars for Thursday, December 8 and plan to carpool/caravan out there!

WELCOME NEW “FISH” MOMS!

We want to welcome the new FISH MOMS who attended our September meeting!

Chi’Rie Baker

Vicki Foreman

Donna Palmer

If you are a new Fish Mom, Transfer Mom or haven’t been to a meeting in awhile, we would love to have you join us at the October meeting!

NEWSLETTER, MEMBERSHIP FORMS & YEARBOOK

Starting this month, newsletters will be emailed if you have provided us with an email address. Otherwise, newsletters will be snail-mailed. If at any time you do not get a newsletter, please contact Lanee at 484-3005 or email her at laneewarrick@aggienetwork.com. You can also update your own email address yourself by going to the following link:

http://sanangeloaggiemoms.org/newssignup.html

Yearbooks will be distributed at the October meeting. If you have not joined, you can still do so. Membership forms can be obtained by calling Theresa Fortin at 949-3472 or you can downloaded them at:

http://sanangeloaggiemoms.org/memform.html

COOKBOOKS

Cookbooks are still available for $20 each. The cookbooks will be available at the monthly club meetings, or you may contact Shelley Gregg at 374-4640 and she will be glad to reserve a cookbook for you.

AUGUST 2005 GRADUATES

Congratulations to our August graduates!

* Lori Brock ’05 (Aggie Mom, Virginia Brock)
* Jamin Mayer ’05 (Aggie Mom, Annette Mayer)
* Daniel Michalewicz ’05 (Aggie Mom, Judy Michalewicz)
* Weir Tankersley ’05 (Aggie Mom, Diana Tankersley)

DECEMBER 2005 GRADUATES

If you have an Aggie graduating in December, please call or email Nevie Lacy (651-4532 nevnews@aol.com). Please be sure to include your Aggie’s name and class year (which is not necessarily the year they graduated!)

MAROON OUT - Maroon Out Shirts Available at October Meeting
Maroon Out began in 1998 when the Cornhuskers of Nebraska visited Kyle Field. The previous December, the Aggies played Nebraska in the Big 12 Championship game. Unfortunately the Ags came up short, but an idea was forming in the mind of Class of 2000 Junior President Kyle Valentine. He and a group of friends noticed how united the Nebraska fans seemed dressed in solid red. Valentine suggested a "Maroon Out" to unite all Aggies and beat the Cornhuskers and their fans. They wanted to offer maroon shirts for Aggies who did not have one. Since the goal was to create a uniting event and not to make money, the shirts were priced at $5 each. On October 10, 1998, the Ags beat Nebraska before going on to secure the Big 12 Championship and a Sugar Bowl appearance. This year’s Maroon Out is scheduled for The A&M – t.u.game on Friday, November 25. San Angelo Aggie Moms will have some of these shirts available at the October meeting.

MONTHLY AUCTION

Each month we will be auctioning off an Aggie item. Last month’s item was a signed copy of The Junction Boys which was won by Susan Clark at a cost of $42. It was donated by Nevie Lacy. Thanks to both these ladies!

This month we will be auctioning off a hand-painted gift basket containing an A&M coffee mug, Aggie note pad and note/recipe holder, two Aggie lapel pins and two Aggie charms. Reserve bid: $10.

If you have something special that would make a great auction item, please contact Shelley Gregg at 374-4640 or her email address ShelleyKG@cox.net

TUTORIAL SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION

Four scholarships were mailed out last month. Please email this information on to your Aggie.

* We have several tutorial scholarships available on a first come, first serve basis.
* It is necessary for the scholarship to be requested (by the student) in advance by e-mail to Judy Turner at trtdoc1@wcc.net
* Please put “Tutorial Scholarship” in the subject line area of the email.
* Any student from our area enrolled at Texas A&M University may apply.
* The tutorial scholarship will be valid from the day issued until May 2006.
* It will be advertised by publishing it on the web, e-mail, newsletter, distributed with the food coupons and area newspaper.
* We must have the student’s name, mailing address, parent’s address and student id for the tutorial coupon.
* The student can only use tutorial sources listed on the coupon.

SINGING CADETS – Host Families Needed

In January we will be hosting the Singing Cadets on Thursday, January 12 to Friday, January 13. If you can host two of these Aggies on Thursday night after the concert, please contact Suzy Mears at 944-9146 or email her for more information at suzy@mohairusa.com

NEW AGGIE MOM COOKBOOK

Over the next year San Angelo Aggie Moms will be putting together a new cookbook with the delivery date scheduled for January 2007. This will give us plenty of time to get the recipes typed in, proofread, and submitted to the publisher. We will have time to proof again once the book is delivered before taking it to Boutique in April of 2007. The main theme for this cookbook will be occasions and we will also feature favorite family menus. We have narrowed down our categories to the following:

* Fall Feats and Festivals – pretty much self explanatory
* Girls Night Out – Bunko, Bridge, Aggie Mom Sleepovers, Meetings, etc.
* When They All Come Home – Holidays, Family Reunions, Celebrations such as Christenings, Graduation, Birthdays, etc.
* Showers and Brunches – Weddings, Showers, Brunches, Coffees, and Teas
* Tailgating and Bowl Parties – pretty much self explanatory

If anyone would like to submit an entire menu for one of the dividers listed above, we will be charging $25 per menu submitted. You can put as many recipes as you would like at no charge. For more information on this, please contact Lanee Warrick at 484-3005 laneewarrick@aggienetwork.com or Debbie Lisoski at 469-3935 dlisoski@saisd.org.

We would like to have current members send in their recipes no later than December 1.

NEW AGGIE MOM COOKBOOK COVER

Benjamin Knox has generously agreed to do the cover for the next cookbook. He would like to have a commitment from someone in the club or the community to purchase the piece ($2,000 -$4,000) and he will expedite it. If not, he will do it at no charge and sell it from his gallery in College Station. If anyone is interested or knows of anyone interested in purchasing this original piece of artwork, please contact Nevie Lacy (651-4532 nevnews@aol.com) or Lanee Warrick (484-3005 laneewarrick@aggienetwork.com)

AGGIE MOM BRAGS

If any of you have Aggie Mom Brags, please call Lanee Warrick at 484-3005 and leave a message or you can email her at: laneewarrick@aggienetwork.com

Weir Tankersley ’05 (Aggie Mom, Diana Tankersley) graduated on August 12. Whoop! He is employed by Universal Computer Systems in College Station. God continues to bless him.

Russ Dempsey ’06 (Aggie Mom, Claudia Dempsey) got his Senior Ring last week. He is currently doing an internship in the Florida Keys.

Sarah Ball ’04 (Aggie Mom, Kathy Ball) from Sonora married Danny Sebek in September.

Judy Turner ’78 (Aggie Mom) recently won third place in her heat at the Girl Scout canoe race. She said that for a 50 year old girl, it weren't half bad. She didn’t even hit the river bank or flip over!

Michael Lyle (Jake) Hamilton ’05 (Aggie Mom, Darlene Hamilton) will graduate in December with a degree in Mechanical Engineering.

Curt Dempsey ’00 (Aggie Mom, Claudia Dempsey) is getting his massage business off the ground. Mom says that having someone licensed in massage therapy in the family is very nice! Still, he is keeping his day job as a civil engineer.

Justin Wiley ’00 and wife Michele (Aggie Mom, Jerrie Wiley) have a new son, Jaxson Kyle Wiley who was born August 26. Justin was a physics, chemistry and coach at Lake View from 2003-05. They have moved to Smithville, Texas where he now coaches and also teaches Teen Leadership and AP Biology. Michele is teaching 8th grade English.

Dest Sudduth '06 (Aggie Mom, Toni Sudduth) recently received his senior ring.

Jill Campbell Reed, '03 graduate (Aggie Mom, DeAnna Campbell), has completed her third teachers' math workbook thru her job at a publishing company in San Antonio. Jill will be going back to school this spring to continue her education at UTSA.

Drew Dempsey ’02 (Aggie Mom, Claudia Dempsey) received a far “exceeds expectation” (highest possible) on his evaluation at USAA. Drew is a computer engineer and has had the opportunity to be the lead design and developer on several major projects.

Jamin Mayer ’05 (Aggie Mom, Annette Mayer) graduated in August. Whoop!

Lucia Clark Harris ’95 and husband, Casey ’95 (Aggie Mom, Susan Clark) had their second child, Benjamin Thomas Harris, on April 28th.

Audrey Sheppard Bose ’03 (Aggie Mom, Valerie Sheppard) married Andrew Bose ’02 on August 6.

Clayton Sheppard ‘05 (Aggie Mom, Valerie Sheppard) and band performed this past weekend before the game in front of the Zone. They are also playing at Ugly’s on Thursday nights.

Christopher Hunter ’98 (Aggie Mom, Chris Hunter) and the business he works for are doing the A&M football programs for the home games this year. (Christopher is also our webmaster.)

PRAYER REQUESTS

Aggie Mom, Diana Tankersley's, daughter previously had breast cancer and just had a hysterectomy where they found cancer in her ovaries. They are waiting to hear what she will have to do next. She is 34 and lives in Albuquerque.

Aggie Mom, Jane Wardlaw’s, mother (Ivy Doyle Cutler Leffel) recently passed away.

Former Aggie Mom President, Alva Rebecca Herman Schriever, passed away September 1, 2005.

RING OF HONOR – Wed., Oct. 5

The first Ring of Honor Luncheon will be held at Jaberwocky's Restaurant on Concho Street on Wednesday, October 5, at noon. This luncheon is intended to provide updates on club activities to our members who are no longer able to regularly attend club meetings. If you would like to attend the Ring of Honor Luncheon (Dutch treat) please drop in and join us. If possible, please RSVP to Chris Hunter at 949-5139 or christine@brazosvalleydesign.com so that we can reserve a large enough table for everyone; however, if you forget to rsvp, just drop in anyway. We'd love to see you! If you would like to receive reminder post cards about these luncheons, or know someone who would, please contact Chris Hunter.

AGGIE MOM MOVING – Candyce Gregston

Good Luck to Aggie Mom Candyce Gregston who will soon be moving to Corpus. We will definitely miss her! Her new address will be:

4305 Lake Apache - Corpus Christi, 78413.

She said she doesn’t have a phone yet, but will let us know. She also said that her home will always be available for any Aggie Moms visiting Corpus.

PARENT & STUDENT INFORMATION

Upcoming Academic & Activity Calendar Dates to be Aware Of

Friday, October 7 - Reveille Ball

Saturday, October 15 - A&M Football vs. Oklahoma (Home)

Monday, Oct 17 - Mid-semester grades due in Office of Registrar

Saturday, Oct 29 - A&M Football vs. Iowa State (Home)

Friday, Nov 4 - Last day for Q-drop

Friday, Nov 4 - Last day to officially withdraw from the University

Alcohol Awareness Week

Parents are an important partner in conveying the message about alcohol use and abuse. We hope you will join in encouraging your student to visit the Alcohol and Drug Education Program (ADEP) display and activities the week of October 10-14, 2005.

http://studentlife.tamu.edu/adep/

Academic Support Resources

If your student finds their mid-term grades not what they would like them to be, remind them that there are many resources on campus for students interested in improving their grades or study habits. From tutoring in specific classes to general study skills, TAMU offers a wide range of programs for students to choose from including:

On-line workshops for various study skills and test anxiety along with other resources can be found at:

http://scs.tamu.edu/academic/LSC.aspx

Academic support including free tutoring and information on the writing center can be found at: http://www.tamu.edu/00/academic/aaaaaj.html

Free one-on-one and group tutoring is available in the MSC. The courses for which tutoring is offered varies each semester. For a listing of this semester's classes and how to register, visit:

http://tutor.tamu.edu/ourcourses.aspx

Additionally, assistance can often be found for individual courses in the department through which they are offered.

7 Habits Seminar

The Department of Student Activities is sponsoring the collegiate version of Stephen Covey's "The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People" on October 7 and 8 This is an opportunity for students to learn time management skills and to build their resumes by attending a nationally recognized program that is free to students.

Students can register for this FREE seminar online at:

http://studentactivities.tamu.edu/stuactweb/sldrsubpages/seminarmain.htm

In Case of Emergency

Here is a tip for our many students with cell phones: Put in an entry with the name ICE (In Case of Emergency) and use the phone number of the person you would like contacted first in case of an emergency. Many emergency response persons, including the College Station Police department, will know to look for an ICE entry and it may save precious time in contacting someone who would need to know of the emergency. If there are several 'emergency' contacts to list, they can be listed by using ICE 1, ICE 2, or ICE mom, ICE dad.

Student Information System

The "Parent Resources" section in the Student Information System provides parents with helpful information regarding student enrollment including: the student's course schedule, Frequently Asked Questions, and more. This site is accessed in conjunction with the registered student who can set up a password for their parent’s.

http://myrecord.tamu.edu/parentmenu.aspx

Q-Drop (drop a course with no penalty)

If approved by the student's dean or authorized representative, the student may drop a course with no penalty (Q-Drop) beginning the 5th class day through the 50th class day of a fall or spring semester. Q-Drop forms are available from academic departments and the dean's office within the college in which the student is enrolled.

November 4th is the deadline for Q-Drop for Fall 2005

A full-time undergraduate is defined as one who is enrolled for twelve semester hours during a fall or spring semester. WHEN A STUDENT DROPS A COURSE, THOSE HOURS CANNOT BE USED FOR VERIFICATION OF ENROLLMENT PURPOSES. A student who falls below full-time enrollment may be in jeopardy of not being covered under his/her parent's insurance, not in compliance with immigration, etc.

Additionally, Students must contact their individual colleges concerning "Q" grades currently on their record to determine how the three Q-Drop limitation will impact their eligibility for additional Q-Drops.

Help your Aggie beat the Friday Night Blues...

AGGIE NIGHTS EVERY FRIDAY NIGHT!

Every Friday night, Aggie Nights takes over the Memorial Student Center and the surrounding area to provide free food, entertainment, and prizes to the students of Texas A&M University.

Each Friday includes a variety of entertainment including bowling, billiards, live music brought by MSC Town Hall, student performing groups, game shows, hypnotists, comedy shows, novelty games, and much more. All for FREE!

Also Aggie Nights has partnered with MSC Film Society to present their Aggie Cinema lineup for only $1. This means students can see new release movies on the big screen for just a buck. Upcoming movies include Batman Begins, Oceans 12, and Wedding Crashers.

http://aggienights.tamu.edu

COLLEGE COUPONS WEBSITE

Be sure to send your Aggie the following link. There are coupons that they can download use for haircuts, tutoring, nails, food, tanning, shopping and much more.

http://www.college-coupons.com/-Schools/colstatn.html

GETTING TO KNOW COLLEGE STATION

Over the next year we would like to include in each newsletter interesting and fun things to do in the College Station, Bryan, or nearby areas. These could include touristy spots, great restaurants or shopping ideas. We will also be including helpful hints to be passed along to our Aggies that would include names for physicians, dentists, optometrist, car repair, etc. If you have any suggestions, please contact Lanee Warrick at 484-3005 or email her at

laneewarrick@aggienetwork.com.

Care Plus Walk-In Clinic - 3201 University Dr., (979) 774-7587

Dentists

Tamie Erratt - 3832 S Texas Ave, Bryan, TX 77802 (979) 846-3101

Dr. Jeanne Williams - Colege Station, TX 77845 (979) 695-8029

Dr. Thomas Davis - 402 Tarrow (off of University) (979) 846-0082

Optometrists

Dr. Rick Barganier - 1500 Harvey Rd # 7000, College Station, TX (979) 696-7343

Family Doctor

Dr. Richard Smith - 3201 University Dr East #430, Bryan Tx 77802 979-776-5663

Orthopedic Physician

Dr. Scott Wenger - 1602 Rock Prairie Road, College Station, TX (979) 696-3344

Here is Another Auto Repair Business

PILGER’S TIRE AUTO & MUFFLER CENTER - overall general automotive repair

400 University Drive East, College Station, TX 77840 (979) 696-1729

FOOTBALL TICKET CORNER

Several people are looking for football tickets and hotel rooms for all games. If you have tickets or rooms that you do not need, please contact Nevie Lacy (651-4532 nevnews@aol.com.) You can also contact Lanee Warrick at 484-3005 or laneewarrick@aggienetwork.com and she will put the information in the newsletter.

AGGIE FOOTBALL SCHEDULE

Saturday, October 8 A&M @ Colorado* (TBA)

Saturday, October 15 A&M vs Oklahoma State* (TBA)

Saturday, October 22 A&M @ Kansas State* (TBA)

Saturday, October 29 A&M vs. Iowa Sate* (TBA)

Saturday, November 5 A&M @ Texas Tech* (TBA)

Saturday, November 12 A&M @ Oklahoma* (TBA)

Friday, November 25 A&M vs t.u.* (ABC) 11 a.m.

*Denotes Conference Game

GAME DAY SHUTTLE

Cost: FREE!

Hours of Operation: Beginning 3 hours prior to kick-off and for 2 hours after game ends

Shuttle Stop: Post Oak Mall-parking lot between JC Penney & Dillard's south and Texas A&M University - Lewis Street

HOTEL ROOMS IN COLLEGE STATION FOR FOOTBALL WEEKENDS

Jane Wardlaw has some extra rooms available for football weekends. If you are needing a room, e-mail her at Cats6699@aol.com or call 651-7298.

POSSIBLE TICKETS FOR SALE

Jim Lyssy contacted Aggie moms that he sometimes as 2 tickets available for games in College Station. If interested in a specific weekend, you would need to inquire about the availability. He generally knows about 10 days prior to the game. He asks for the face value of the tickets which is usually between $55 to $80, depending on the game. You can contact Jim at (281) 353-5283 or email him at Jim@Lyssy.net

IOWA STATE GAME - October 29

Melissa Faubion is looking for 2 tickets. She would like to have a good spot to see the band and does not want the student section. If you have tickets to sell for this game, you can contact her at cliffmel@hotmail.com

2005 - 2006 DATES TO REMEMBER

Remember to Mark Your Calendar

Officer Board Meetings

all at 6 p.m. @ Sierra Vista Methodist Church

Monday, October 3

Monday, November 7

Monday, December 5

Monday, January 2

Monday, February 6

Monday, March 6

Monday, April 3

Monday, May 1

Membership Meetings

all at 6:30 PM @ Trinity Lutheran Church

Thursday, Oct 13 (Home of Georgia Williams, mom-in-law of Judie Williams – 2619 Parkview)

Thursday, November 17 (Good Bags - Trinity Lutheran)

Thursday, December 8 (Judy Turner - Christmas at the Ranch)

Thursday, January 19 (in Sonora)

Thursday, February 16 (TBA)

Thursday, March 23 (Goody Bags - Trinity Lutheran

Thursday, April 20 (TBA)

Thursday, May 18 (TBA)

Additional Dates of Interest

November 4 - 6 Aggie Moms’ Fish Camp at College Station

November 24 - 25 Thanksgiving Holiday

December 1 - 2 Winter In Aggieland Craft Sale*

December 9, 12 -14 Fall semester final examinations for all students

December 16 - 17 Commencement and Commissioning.

January 12 Singing Cadets Concert @ First Baptist Church in San Angelo

January 16 Martin Luther King Day – Holiday – No Classes

January 17 First day of spring semester classes.

January 21 District Federation Meeting in Abilene

March 13 - 17 (Monday - Friday) Spring Break.

April 7 - 8 Spring Federation Meetings & Parents Weekend* at Reed Arena

April 21 Muster

May 5, 8 - 10 Spring semester final examinations for all students

May 12 - 13 Commencement, Commissioning, and Final Review.

* The San Angelo A&M Mother’s Club has a sales booth at these functions to raise money for scholarships.

Thursday, September 15, 2005 Minutes

The regularly scheduled meeting of the San Angelo Aggie Moms was called to order on a rainy September 15, 2005 at 7 p.m. by Nevie Lacy. The invocation was given by Nevie. A special thank you was given to the hostesses providing the evening’s refreshments as well as to Melinda Johnson for hosting the meeting in her home. Our guest speaker for the evening, Peggy Peek, was welcomed as well as Federation Board member, Susan Clark.

The minutes from the previous month’s meeting were published in the newsletter and available for reading by the membership. A correction to the minutes adding the complete name of Mrs. Leta B. Harris was suggested by Nevie. Motion to approve the minutes as corrected was made by Susan Clark with a second by Jett McGarvey. Motion passed.

The Auditor’s Report was presented to the club with brief discussion of implemented suggestions from the report.

Lanee Warrick, Cookbook Committee Chair, reported that Benjamin Knox has agreed to paint a cover for the new cookbook. He would like a sponsor to purchase the original painting. Recipes for the new cookbook should be submitted by November. Anyone interested in submitting a menu should contact Lanee.

Brags for the newsletter and information for the yearbook are needed by Lanee.

Cyndy Jackson presented the Treasurer’s Report, a copy of which is attached to these minutes. It was noted that the beginning balance reflected the balance as of June 30, 2005 and the ending balance reflected the balance as of August 31, 2005. The proposed budget for the year 2005-2006 is attached to these minutes as well and was presented to the membership for approval. Discussion was held on various line items such as “Goody Bag Containers” and both expense and income line items for the “Singing Cadets”. Judy Turner made a motion to accept the proposed budget with a second by Melinda Johnson. Motion passed.

Shelly Gregg reported that volunteers are needed to finish crafts for the Winter Craft Fair at A&M. A work night is scheduled for the week of October 10th. This month’s auction item was a signed copy of THE JUNCTION BOYS which was won by Susan Clark at a cost of $42.00.

Suzy Mears reported that next month’s meeting will be held on October 13, 2005, in the home of Aggie Grandmom, Georgia Williams (mother-in-law of Judie Williams). The program will be by Dr. Linda Lewaski, Director of the Student Health Center at Texas A&M. The November meeting will be at Trinity Lutheran Church with preparation of Goody Bags. Our December meeting will be held at Judy and Tim Turner’s ranch with Elmer Kelton. In January, our club will host the Singing Cadets in concert. Judy Turner and Shelly Gregg will co-chair the organization of sponsorships and preparation of an informative brochure. The concert will be held at First Baptist Church, San Angelo. Sign-up sheets for hosting cadets, publicity, hospitality and writing thank-you notes to sponsors will be available at the next meeting.

Judy Turner will be coordinating Tutorial Scholarships this year. Tutorial scholarship were explained for the benefit of new Aggie moms. Judy also announced that Aggie Moms’ Camp is coming up. Cost is $180.00 which includes 2 nights at the Hilton in College Station and meals. Deadline to sign up is October 1, 2005.

Theresa Fortin reported that there are 23 members and one guest in attendance at tonight’s meeting. Currently we have 60 members with 45 students.

Discussion was held on the By-Law revision proposed at last month’s meeting. A motion to amend the revision was made by Judy Turner with a second by J’Ann Lange. The amended revision will read:

“If budgeted by the club, the Scholarship Committee may give more than one scholarship.”

Motion to amend the proposed revision was passed. This night was the first reading of the amended By-Law revision with the second reading to be held at the October meeting.

Discussion was held on donations to A&M organizations as budgeted. Motion was made by Valerie Shepard to make donations during the Fall with a second by Chris Hunter. Motion passed..

Maroon Out shirts are available through Judy Turner.

A San Angelo Aggie Moms cookbook will be donated to the A&M Children’s Center for their auction.

Goody Bag containers will be purchased for the November meeting.

Under brags - Valerie has a new son-in-law and Susan has a new grandbaby.

Money from the Fish Bank was split between last year’s Fish moms, Terry and Melinda.

(Fish bank didn’t make it to this meeting.)

Lucky Loot was won by Kelly Johnson.

Door prizes were won by Chris, Melinda, Melissa, Judy Lacy, Mary Kay, Suzy, Susan, Jett, Nevie, Cyndy, Peggy and Carolyn.

Motion to adjourn our business meeting at 8:16 was made by Susan Clark with a second by Lanee Warrick. Motion passed.

Guest speaker, Peggy Peek, spoke on “Re-Feathering Your Nest: What’s an Empty Nester to Do?”

Respectfully submitted,

Judie Williams, Secretary

BYLAWS – Current and Proposed Changes

By-Laws: (as currently written)

Article V, Section 2:

The Scholarship Committee shall be responsible for the selection of any scholarship given by the San Angelo A & M University Mothers’ Club. An annual scholarship, to be known as the San Angelo A & M University Mothers’ Club Memorial Scholarship, will be given in the amount of $1000 to an upper class or graduate student who has completed at least two semesters at Texas A & M University and is from the Federation designated area assigned to this Club.

Possible revision: